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shs14
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6 years ago

Anyone tried Cold Therapy to prevent neuropathy in Taxol Chemo

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Her2 positive BC in April. I have been having AC dose dense chemo for the past six weeks (3 x 2 weeks) and have my last one on Thursday. I've tolerated it well which...
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Caz1
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6 years ago
Hi @shs14, I’m wondering how you are going with your cold gloves and socks.  I’m starting taxol this Friday. Have left it very late but am going to buy  the socks, and think I’ll give the gloves a miss and do the diy option you and poodlejules suggest.  
I’m cold capping too...find sedation helps me get through it all a bit easier as it’s soooo cold. Not looking forward to all the coldness! :(